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Dear Church

Posted on January 10, 2021 by angelastricklin

I have witnessed anger, hatred, bullying, threats, and the dissolution of friendships this last week. All on Social Media. Years long friendships, destroyed. People in my church, name calling and attacking one another. Friends I know to be Christ followers, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Facebook, First NLR, Prayer, Social Media, the Road to Becoming | Tagged Christianity, church, facebook, faith, First NLR, forgiveness, friendship, God, hope, journey, love, prayer | Leave a comment

When Addiction Wins

Posted on June 17, 2019 by angelastricklin

Every time someone’s addiction wins I panic. I wonder how it happened. How long had it been “that bad”. How many people really knew how bad the struggle had been over the last few months. How long and how well … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Addiction is a family affair, Alcoholism, Celebrate Recovery, Dealing with relapse, Marriage, Recovery, the Road to Becoming | Tagged addict, addiction, Al Anon, alchohol, alcohol, alcoholic, alcoholism, celebrate recovery, detox, faith, family, God, hope, Husband, marriage, prayer, recovery, relapse, sober, sobriety, wife | Leave a comment

Concrete Floors

Posted on May 7, 2019 by angelastricklin

Two and a half years ago…I remember a time where I wasn’t always wondering when the next rug would be pulled out from under me. It was Thanksgiving. My youngest girl and I had gone to Ohio for the week. … Continue reading →

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Silent Sundays…A Glimpse Into Our Everyday Life…Day 11

Posted on October 12, 2015 by angelastricklin

I know typically Silent Sunday’s have been reserved for pictures and no writing. I am all for that. I have been struggling with this whole 31 day writing challenge. I typically only write when I feel like I have something … Continue reading →

Posted in 31 Days, Dealing with relapse, Facebook, Fall, Family, Marriage, Our Life, Prayer, Proverbs 31 wife, Write 31 Days | Tagged church, prayer, silent sundays, write 31 days | 3 Comments

And A Very Merry Facebook Christmas To You

Posted on December 29, 2014 by angelastricklin

I think many of us are guilty of two things that we would rather not admit. 1) Our Christmas did not look exactly like the pictures and/or sentiments we posted on Facebook. Only the good stuff made it online. The … Continue reading →

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Favorite Five Friday – Week 2

Posted on August 15, 2014 by angelastricklin

Today, the pastor who has invested in us…fought for us when we weren’t fighting for us…believed in us…hurt with us…rejoiced with us…is following God’s call on his family and moving out of state. When we first found out, I … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on June 6, 2014 by angelastricklin

Sometimes things happen in life that leave us raw…aching…overwhelmed…exhausted. And some times those things aren’t for sharing…Not because we’re keeping secrets…or trying to “hide” our reality…or putting on a fake image of perfection…but simply because people knowing often means people … Continue reading →

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On My Heart

Posted on April 22, 2014 by angelastricklin

A friend posted this link (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-tian-dayton/the-child-next-door-may-n_b_4716179.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp) a few months back. I started to read it. Stopped. Went back, started over. I’m not sure how long it took me to get through the whole article the first time. I still can’t … Continue reading →

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My Blondie…

Posted on April 4, 2014 by angelastricklin

I came across it by accident really. I check our girls’ social media pages frequently, see if they’ve added friends…their pictures…comments…just general checking in… I came across this thing called Ask and there was a link and I clicked it. … Continue reading →

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I Go To Work Because………

Posted on April 2, 2014 by angelastricklin

So I have this mantra…it’s not original…and I didn’t even start repeating it to myself…a dear dear friend reminds me of this little chant every time I am struggling with working and not being home with my girls…not being there … Continue reading →